In honor of St Patrick's Day, head over to the
Library of Congress' Flickr page. They have recently uploaded
photochrom pictures of Ireland taken at the turn of the last century. Everything looks idyllic and traditionally green, however, these photos were taken when Ireland was only one generation away from the famine that depopulated the country - while at the same time adding a rich layer to the United States.
(all photos were taken from the Library of Congress Flikr site with no known restrictions on publication)
Interesting photos. Love the woman with the spinning wheel. I like old photos with people, showing a slice of their lives.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is just breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see these Les!
ReplyDeleteWOW Amazing snaps i think old was beautiful cultural now its modern.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by. I think my favorite is the spinner woman.
ReplyDeleteLes
A beautiful blog, wonderful photos. We follow a couple of the same blogs - Charleston Daily Photo and Tales from the Microbial. Are you related to Joan?
ReplyDeleteKatherine,
ReplyDeleteNo I am not related, but do enjoy her posts. I lived in Charleston some time ago and found her site a good way to see the city vicariously. I really miss it.
Les
Amazing photos---what a great resource! The landscapes look exactly like those filmed in "The Quiet Man," my annual St. Patrick's Day movie viewing tradition.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, the woman at the spinning wheel is not spinning. Where is her fiber? Where are her cards or combs? Where is the spun yarn? I think this was a staged portrait or "travel" piece. Also, note the title of the photo?
A great selection of photos...very evocative.
ReplyDeleteJoycelyn,
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is a staged travel photo.
Phillip,
Thanks for stopping by.
Les